Ⅰ Why does animal leather have an odor?
1 The ammonia nitrogen odor produced by the decomposition of animal leather during processing.
2 Chemical agents added during the softening, tanning, and dyeing process of animal leather.
Ⅱ Is this odor harmful?
The presence or absence of harm is related to the dosage of the ingredients. Those with a pleasant odor may be harmful, such as PAHs, which are most commonly used as softeners and have a fragrant odor. However, if their precipitate BTEX exceeds the standard, it can be harmful. Meanwhile, unpleasant odors do not necessarily have chemical toxicity, such as many natural odors in daily life.
The main odor emitted by our products is the residual ammonia nitrogen produced by the decomposition of animal leather. This is difficult to avoid.
According to the general regulations of the leather industry, chemical toxic substances that exceed the limit are prohibited, including
1 PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) – BTEX, or MAHs (Monoromatic Hydrocarbons)
2 Formaldehide
Prohibited chemical toxic materials include
3 Azo
4 Hexavalent Chromium
Our production process does not use the last three substances and uses environmentally friendly softeners.
We conducted testing according to the following standards and issued a testing report that meets the standards. The relevant toxic substances are all below the detectable value
Leather and fur – Limit of hazardous material – GB 20400-2006 Click to the testing report –report number S24042303401C
GS Specification Testing and Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) – AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK Click to the testing report –report number S24050603001C
Nevertheless, we still recommend wearing in a well ventilated environment when there is a noticeable odor, or air drying to remove the odor first.
Ⅲ Is it trustworthy?
The authenticity of the testing report can be confirmed by checking the report number on the testing institution’s website.